Garrett Lee "Gary" Tyrrell

Garrett Lee “Gary” Tyrrell, 82, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, with the comforting in-home care of Franciscan Hospice – Hobart, Indiana. Garrett was born September 14, 1941, to and preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Lois (nee Sprowls) Tyrrell. He was also preceded by his two loving sons; Bradley (Rebecca) Tyrrell and Kevin (Wendy) Tyrrell, brother; Morris Tyrrell and two of his best friends; Jerry Kasper and Jim Aiello. Gary is survived by his wife of 26 years, Judy (nee Probus), stepsons; James (Ghemlyn), Shawn (Norma), and Scott Shoesmith, daughter-in-love, Rebecca/Becky Ochoa (Jesse) and granddaughters; Paige, Kaia, and Tessa Shoesmith. With an impressive work record spanning decades Gary worked at Jones and Laughlin Steep Corp., United States Steel Corp., and finally LaSalle Steel Co./Quanex Steel (1978-1996). Gary majored in Business Administration at Grove City College in Grove City, PA, Civil Engineering at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN and graduated from the American Institute of Industrial Engineers in New Orleans, LA. He was an industrial engineering manager with all the usual facets of the job – capital expenditure justifications, cost reduction projects, developing incentive standard – YADA, YADA, YADA…but the main joy of his job was to help find, develop, mold, and mentor, new, young, aspiring engineers to the profession and creating lasting friendships with each of them. While busy working to provide for his family, Gary, with the help of his sons, Kevin and Brad, as well as his first wife Ellen, owned and operated a successful bike shop, The Bike Route. Besides the business end of selling and repairing equipment they also sponsored bike tours and races for community and church events. The Bike Route was very active in various bike clubs and completed in many outings to share the advancement of the sport and advantages of families involved in working, playing, and competing together. Gary was blessed with many years of retirement during which he took total advantage of the warm winters in Arizona (yeah, he was a snowbird) where he was able to play golf, ride his bike, and roam the state with his compadre in mischief, Jim Aiello. Gary’s family invites you to join them in celebrating his life at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory 701 East 7th Street Hobart, Indiana 46342 with a memorial visitation Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and memorial service at 1:00 PM Rev. Tom Clark officiating. www.BurnsFuneral.com

Garrett Lee "Gary" Tyrrell

September 14, 1941 - August 4, 2024